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Carrier profile · USDOT 3114203 · MC-84356 · Updated Jul 12, 2026
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC
13 power unitsavg 9.2 yrMulti-region · 10 statesGLADEWATER, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-84356 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
39Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.2Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 12, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 8 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2018.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 86 inspections.
USDOT registration88 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.2 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC (USDOT 3114203) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 12, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jan 31, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 12, 2026.
The carrier received 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 48 vehicle-level and 53 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 12, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 12, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 26, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 12, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's USDOT number is 3114203, and its motor carrier number is MC-84356.
Is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 12, 2026, SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's safety record?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC has a 14.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 86 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's fleet?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC operates 13 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC based?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is based in GLADEWATER, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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